The Technical

Take a look through all the elements involved in the Project [email protected] transformation. As we utilise new techniques to bring this classic boat back to life, you’ll be able to find out how we are using resin infusion (a process used to mould today’s craft) as well as the Princess Design Studio’s creative vision for the boat’s interior.

Handcrafted dining table

The 1960s gingham laminate dining table has been replaced with an intricate timber veneer design which will be hand-laid by Leeuwenburgh Veneer. To complement the design a new table leg was hand-crafted from a solid piece of hardwood by one of Princess' expert carpenters.

Textiles experts

Textiles experts, Plymouth based Lang and Potter, have brought to life the upholstery designs from the Princess Design Studio. Hand-stitched quilting to the forward bulkheads, 1960s inspired fluting and embroidered detailing complete the luxurious finish.

Turnstyle Design

Beautiful hand-turned polished stainless-steel door knobs and bathroom accessories from one of the world's foremost producers of design led architectural hardware, Turnstyle Designs, have been used throughout the yachts interior finished with a beautiful leather accent in a 1960’s inspired blue.

Helm Console

The original Volvo Penta control panel has been given a new lease of life with the support of Applied Marine Automation. The panel has been restored back to its former glory with new retro cream faced gauges to complement her stunning new interior.

Our Experts

David King

Board Director and co-founder

In 1965 David and two friends established Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd to fit out and charter Project 31. This boat was sold marking the beginning of what is today one of the world's leading shipyards. Today David is a Director involved in new product development and is sharing his expertise to support the restoration of Project [email protected]

Gerry Lapthorn

Refit Manager

Gerry has worked with Princess for around 25 years and is using his experience to coordinate the restoration of Project [email protected] “From the moment I saw her in Jersey, I knew we were on to something special with this boat. I have a great team behind me who are just as passionate about the project and we cannot wait to see her back on the water.”

Will Staddon

Engineer

Will has completed nearly 10 years service with Princess, most recently as engineer on the new Princess 30M - the latest Princess M Class which will mark the entry point to the fleet. He will be drawing upon his vast experience to refit and reengineer Project [email protected] to the highest standard.

Callum Wilkinson

Apprentice Engineer

Callum is a 3rd year Apprentice Engineer who will be working under the mentorship of Project [email protected]'s lead engineer Will Staddon to bring new life back to the boat. Callum has been developing his skills working on the latest M Class development - the new Princess 35M. He follows in the footsteps of his father who is an engineer at Princess.

Peter Moore

Retired

Having been a part of the original Project 31 build crew Peter has returned to share his experiences with the Project [email protected] team. Peter went on to enjoy a career at Princess that spanned over three decades, eventually managing the company's shipyard at Lee Mill before his retirement at 65.

Roger Bishop

CAD Technician/Carpenter

Roger has completed over 25 years of service within Princess. Since joining in the woodworking department he has experienced different areas of the business and is today the CAD (Computed Aided Design) Technician working within the Development Mock-up Team. Roger is lending his skills to Project [email protected] to support her restoration and bring her into the digital era.

Our History So Far...

Project 31

Project 31 was the original success story behind Princess Yachts International. The boat was fitted out for charter. The boat was sold marking the beginning of a successful shipyard.

Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd

Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd was founded on 1965 by David King and two friends.

Project 31

Over 150 Project 31 were produced and sold between 1966 and 1969.

Princess 32

Following the success of Project 31, in 1970 Marine Projects ventured into GRP moulding and produced the Princess 32 with more than 1,200 sold. One of the most successful models in the company's history.

Princess 37

In 1974 the Princess 37 was launched at the London Boat Show following the appointment of John Bennett who designed two new models (including the 37) to compliment the Princess 32.

Princess 30DS

Launched in 1980 the Princess 30DS was the first in a new generation of designs by Bernard Olesinski with over 500 sold between 1981 and 1989. It was the beginning of a design relationship that continues to the present day.

Princess 45

In 198 the Princess 45 was introduced, a landmark design and at the time the largest production motor yacht in the UK. Over 400 were sold in 9 years when it was replaced by the Princess 455.

Queen's Export Award

In the 1988 the Company was awarded the Queen’s Export award. HRH Prince Philip presented the award to David King.

First V Class sports yachts developed

In 1994 the first V Class sports yachts were developed, V39 and V52, laying the foundation for the range of high performance yachts.

Factory facilities expand

New purpose built headquarters were opened at Newport Street, Plymouth in 1997. A new site at Coypool, Plymouth was also acquired and an extensions added to the manufacturing facilities at Langage, Plymouth. Today Princess Yachts shipyards span over 1,100,000 square feet.

Princess 95 Motor Yacht

The new flagship Princess 95 Motor Yacht was launched in 2007.

Superyacht shipyard at South Yard

In 2009 Princess acquire a new site, South Yard, on a long term lease from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the development of the M Class superyachts. The company was later granted the freehold in 2011.

First M Class yacht

Princess launch the first model from the M Class range, the Princess 32M, at 2011 London Boat Show.

Princess V39

2012 was a landmark which saw the launches of the smallest craft produced by the Company in over a decade, the second generation Princess V39, and the largest vessel the company has ever built, the Princess 40M.

S Class Sportbridge range

Princess launches the first of a new class of yacht, the Princess S72 S Class Sportbridge yacht in 2014.

Princess 40M

Princess launched largest vessel the company has ever built in 2012, the Princess 40M. The 40M, a 132-foot superyacht, also made history as the biggest composite motor yacht ever to be built in Britain and went on to win a prestigious World Superyacht Award.

Princess at 50

Princess celebrate 50 years at the forefront of motor yacht manufacture. Today the company is recognised as one of the world leaders in the boat building industry, manufacturing a range of over 20 M Class superyachts, Flybridge motor yachts, V Class sports yachts and S Class Sportbridge yachts ranging from 39 to 132ft with a network of over 50 distributors worldwide.

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